Nurse

These nursing positions are located within the Clinical Center Nursing Department (CCND) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center (CC). As a Nurse you will serve as the primary nurse or coordinator of care for a specific population of patients; initiate appropriate referrals and coordinate routine care; and assess complex and sensitive health education needs in individual patient populations with like conditions, protocols and other characteristics.

This announcement is for multiple vacancies within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Positions may be filled in one or more of the following specialty areas: Lead Nurse (Clinical Research/Team Lead) and Nurse (Educator) - Perioperative. The incumbent will perform duties associated with the specialty area for which selected, as described below: Lead Nurse (Clinical Research/Team Lead): Serves as a team leader responsible for coordinating, guiding, and supporting the work of Clinical Research Nurses and clinical research support staff.

The position utilizes a variety of coordinating, coaching, facilitating, consensus-building, and planning techniques to support team operations and the delivery of clinical research nursing care. The incumbent applies advanced clinical knowledge, critical-thinking skills, and leadership expertise within the specialty area. The ideal candidate will have experience in medical-surgical acute care, behavioral health, oncology, and nursing leadership.

Lead Nurse career opportunities are available in the following areas: Neuroscience/Behavioral Health - OP4/7SE Oncology and Critical Care - 3SEDH Multiple vacancies may be filled. Nurse (Educator) - Perioperative: Promotes evidence-based nursing practice and supports clinical competency across interdisciplinary teams. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the educational needs of the department.

Serves as a subject matter expert, consultant, and resource for the Operating Room, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Interventional Radiology, Sterile Processing Service, and other procedural areas. The ideal candidate will have extensive scrub and circulating operating room experience and extensive knowledge of Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) standards. AORN certification is preferred.

Minimum qualifications

In order to meet the Basic Qualification Requirements for a Nurse, GS-0610-13, you must: A. Have a graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program. NOTE: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. . License: B. Possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in the clinical specialty required by the position.

AND C. You must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) or obtained licensure before the implementation of the NCLEX-RN. Individuals who have not passed the NCLEX-RN, but meet all other qualification requirements will be subject to a comprehensive evaluation of both their education and experience prior to final appointment. ADDITIONAL

Qualifications

In addition, to qualify for a Lead Nurse (Clinical Research) position at the GS-13 level, you must have at least 1 year of professional Nurse experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Providing comprehensive nursing care, preventative, and therapeutic health care services to patients and family members within clinical research environments. Experience planning, designing, and/or developing clinical research protocols; implementing treatment and research plans; managing research data collection protocols; and evaluating trends in research study outcomes and protocol compliance. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13019927

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

This position is designated as an "emergency essential" position and the selected candidate will be considered an "emergency essential" employee and will be required to be available, ready, willing, and able to report for duty under all circumstances (e.g., inclement weather, government closings and holidays, lapses in appropriations, non-emergency and emergency situations) for operation 24 hours a day and 365 days per year coverage. Based on your appointment, a one-year probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period.

PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should also apply online to this announcement in order to receive consideration. The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.

The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Visit our Help Applying page for helpful information on the application process.

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

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If selected, you may be eligible to receive a salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications and/or a special need of the Government for your services. This applies to employees paid under the General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) pay systems and is at the discretion of the hiring manager. A salary above the minimum must be approved before the appointment.

REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS RESUME: Your resume must clearly demonstrate, in two pages or less, how your skills and experiences align with the "Qualifications" section and support your questionnaire responses. While cover letters provided with your application will be shared with hiring officials, they will not be used for initial qualification determinations. We cannot assume required experience based on your work or academic history.

If your resume exceeds two pages, only the first two will be reviewed. Use a legible font such as Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, or Arial, with 0.5-inch margins. Suggested formatting: 14-point for titles and 10-point for body text.

You may use the USAJOBS Resume Builder or upload your own resume. If uploading, ensure it includes all required information and is organized so we can match the following to each position: Job title Employer name Employment dates (MM/DD/YYYY) Hours worked per week (full-time assumed; part-time prorated) Detailed duties, accomplishments, skills, responsibilities, and supervisory details (if applicable) Series and grade or equivalent (for federal positions) If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you must list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses in your resume.

Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications. For resume writing guidance, please visit the following resources: NIH Help Applying, USAJOBS Resource Center, and the USAJOBS Resume Guidance.

If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you need to list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. APPLICATION QUESTIONNAIRE: You must submit a completed application questionnaire. Unless otherwise stated, we will only use the information above to determine your qualifications.

Not providing the required information may result in a determination that you do not meet minimum requirements for the position (e.g., an ineligible rating) or a lower rating. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR CAREER TRANSITION CLAIMS Visit our websites to claim selection priority through the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP: https://jobs.nih.gov/announcement-links/CTAP.htm ICTAP: https://jobs.nih.gov/announcement-links/ictap.htm If you do not provide the required information, we will assume you are not eligible or you do not wish to be considered for any preference or eligibility. Please do not submit any other supplementary documentation that is not requested of you.

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To apply for this position, please read and follow all instructions in this announcement, complete the online application, and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on 10/09/2026 to receive consideration. Click the Apply Online button.

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